marlon byrd homers in the second inning to start the scoring. two batters later it sounds like pirates fans get to reds pitcher johnny cueto. >> that ball's hit well to left center field. back toward the front. and that ball is gone! >> russell martin makes it 2-0. pirates with that home run. he would add another homer in the seventh as pittsburgh surges to a 6-2 win. manager clint hurdle says the fans were instrumental in his team's victory. >> this is the newest biggest buzz. this one's still ringing in my ears. when we took the field for the announcements, the opening announcements, they let it rip. the park showed up tonight. >> check out the postgame party in the pirates' clubhouse. hurdle gets drenched in celebratory champagne. >>> the national hockey league raised the curtain on a brand-new season last night. the defending stanley cup champion chicago blackhawks hoisting their championship banner to the rafters. but the blackhawks score three straight goals to win, 6-4. >>> when we return, veterans versus the shutdown. we'll show you how